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Calendar courtesy of The Dirt.
 
There are several other great resources for finding arts and culture events, exhibits, performances, and other creative activities in the Davis area:

Davis Enterprise | UC Davis Arts & Entertainment | YoloArts | Visit Yolo
 

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Contained: The Art of Stillness

The Artery 207 G Street, Davis

THE ARTERY. With a spiritual leaning that bridges Eastern and Western philosophy, each piece in this exhibition contains heart and soul. Art reflects life…a return to decades long practices of meditation, silence and contemplation are reflected in this collection. Between 3D sculptures and framed pieces, it is Louise’s desire that the viewer remember a bit of peace and stillness as they stop into the gallery in the new year.

Free
Ongoing

Jordan Hayes: The Little Things

Pence Gallery 212 D St, Davis

PENCE GALLERY. Jordan Hayes is a figurative painter whose recent work centers on portraying objects with underlying stories and deeper meanings. Her figures engage with these items in quiet scenes, featuring dramatic lighting, eye-catching hues, and attention to detail, to provoke a greater appreciation for life’s subtleties. Free

Free

Stephen Giannetti: All In

Pence Gallery 212 D St, Davis

PENCE GALLERY. Stephen Giannetti has explored the grid and the circle in various media over his 30-year career. Early in his career, he pioneered a new mode of approaching the modernist grid. For the past 15 years, Giannetti has adapted his method of hand-painting with traditional oil paint to the more contemporary application of acrylic spray paint. 11:30a—5p. Free

Free

Straight Ahead and Underfoot: New Paintings by Jamie Madison

John Natsoulas Gallery 521 1st St, Davis

NATSOULAS GALLERY. This talented painter centers nature and the reaction to nature within each of her works, and she uses a variety of media to capture the beauty of the environment. This new collection of large and small mixed media paintings arises from the consideration of the way walking among trees and along creeks looks and feels.

Bussie Parker Kehoe: A Curious Garden

Pence Gallery 212 D St, Davis

PENCE GALLERY. The artist painstakingly pours discarded household paint into stacks of colorful circles, celebrating found materials in unusual ways. Kehoe views her work as reminiscent of the patterned Korean textiles from her youth, creating a lively ‘quilt’ full of texture and movement that seems to escape from its base. 

Free

Short Story: Writing the First Draft

512 gibson road 512 Gibson Road, Woodland

THE BARN GALLERY. Group reaching sessions for The Best American Short Stories of 2024, with writing prompts and encouragement. Learn to get your own writing on the page. 6:30p—8p. $348.65

$348.65

Peregrine Winter Enrichment Classes

PEREGRINE SCHOOL. After school enrichment classes for winter trimester (Jan. 21—Mar. 19). Weekly classes featuring art, cooking, spanish, sewing, chess, & more! 3:30p—4:30 or 5p. $250—355

$250 – $355

Dance Fitness Classes for Adults

Woodland Community & Senior Center 2001 East St, Woodland

WOODLAND COMMUNITY CTR. Dance fitness classes offer a dynamic, easy, and fun way to maintain physical and mental health. Tina creates original, easy-to-follow choreography incorporating low-impact movements from ballet, jazz, hip-hop, Latin, Bollywood, Zumba, martial arts, and kickboxing. No dance experience is required. Drop-ins welcome. First class is free.

Beginner Tai Chi

Woodland Community & Senior Center 2001 East St, Woodland

WOODLAND COMMUNITY CTR. Tai chi (太极) is an ancient Chinese martial art that is practiced for health and self-defense purposes. It is a type of moving meditation in which breathing is coordinated with a series of fluid movements and postures. Your instructor, Tina Duan, is a tai chi expert who trained as a professional in China. Drop-ins welcome. First class free. 8:45a—9:45a. 

Free Circuit Training Monday

Arroyo Park 2000 Shasta Dr, Davis

ARROYO PARK. Rain or shine, hosted by Happy Heart Yoga. This all-levels class is appropriate for both experienced and non-experienced participants. Meet near the Basketball Courts. BYO mat and water. 9a—10a. Free

Free

Adult Very Beginning Ballet

Applegate Dance Studio

APPLEGATE DANCE STUDIO. Learning ballet is not just for kids; it’s for adults too! This dance class is perfect for you if you have no prior ballet experience or limited previous experience. Curious about learning this beautiful art form? Come join us! 10a-11a. $15

$15

Bussie Parker Kehoe: A Curious Garden

Pence Gallery 212 D St, Davis

PENCE GALLERY. The artist painstakingly pours discarded household paint into stacks of colorful circles, celebrating found materials in unusual ways. Kehoe views her work as reminiscent of the patterned Korean textiles from her youth, creating a lively ‘quilt’ full of texture and movement that seems to escape from its base. 

Free

Align & Flow Yoga

Davis Shambhala Meditation Center 133 D Street, Suite H, upstairs, Davis

DAVIS SHAMBHALA MEDITATION CENTER. Enjoy a 75 minute align & flow class with Jeanne. All classes begin with a meditation and invite mindful movement through attention to breath and physical alignment. 5:30p—6:45p. $15 cash or venmo only

$15

Open Studios (ages 14+)

512 gibson road 512 Gibson Road, Woodland

THE BARN STUDIO. Explore your creativity and connect with fellow artists in a relaxed, supportive environment! Artists of all levels are invited to bring their materials and works in progress. Each session concludes with a 15-30 minute group constructive critique, offering personalized feedback on your projects from other artists and creatives. 5:30p—8p. Free

Free
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Davis Makerspace & Clothing Repair Cafe

STEPHENS BRANCH LIBRARY. Davis Makerspace is a community workspace for makers and builders, designers and inventors. A small assortment of tools will be available for use and staff or volunteers will be on hand to provide some assistance. Supervised children are welcome. 6p—8p. Free

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Davis Makerspace & Clothing Repair Cafe

Mary L. Stephens Davis Branch Library 315 East 14th Street

MARY L. STEPHENS LIBRARY. Davis Makerspace is a community workspace for makers and builders, designers and inventors. A small assortment of tools will be available for use and staff or volunteers will be on hand to provide some assistance. Supervised children are welcome. Mondays & Tuesdays, 6p—8p; Thursdays, 9:30a—11:30a. Free